The Peninsula Hong Kong - more class than the rest?

Sat, 12/31/2011 - 23:26 — Anonymous The Peninsula Hong Kong is up against
increasingly palatial properties in its bid to stay the city's number 1
luxury hotel. iPod docks rather than trouser presses and cocktail lounges not
tearooms seem to be the order of the day. So how does The Peninsula Hong Kong
measure up?...Read Full Post

The highest hotel in the world – Ritz Carlton Hong Kong hotel review

Sat, 12/31/2011 - 23:22 — Anonymous The Ritz Carlton Hong Kong is the
highest hotel in the world. Fact. It's also the owner of the highest bar,
restaurant and swimming pool - and on and on and on -  but is it any good?
In a city that revels in its five star luxury hotels newcomers need to pull
off something special to truly turn heads.With nearly a year under its belt
we went to find out if the Ritz Hong Kong has more than height to boast
about....Read Full Post

Ip Man movie review

Sat, 12/31/2011 - 23:24 — Anonymous Ok, so we might not do many movie
reviews here at About Hong Kong and Ip Man might have been released in 2008
and but we were so impressed by this film in our first watch we wanted to
share the news....Read Full Post

Chinese New Year in Macau

Sat, 12/31/2011 - 23:29 — Anonymous Now the warm up New Year is out the way
- December 31st - Macau can start focussing on the real celebration - Chinese
New Year. The biggest holiday of the year and an annual excuse to eat too
much, argue with family and blow up a factories worth of fireworks offers
some great events for visitors....Read Full Post

Special Stamp Issue - "Year of the Dragon"

Sat, 12/31/2011 - 09:00 — Anonymous Hongkong Post today (December 31)
announced that a set of special stamps on "Year of the Dragon" will be
released for sale with associated philatelic products on January 14, 2012
(Saturday). Lunar New Year is the most important Chinese festivity that
follows a 12-year cycle with each year associated with one zodiac sign.
Hongkong Post has been issuing special stamps to mark this auspicious
occasion since 1967, and this is the first issue in the fourth series of
Lunar New Year Stamps. People born in Year of the Dragon are said to be
confident, courageous and clever.  The special stamps vividly portray four
imperial dragons in various forms, and are decorated with gold foiled
auspicious clouds to convey an air of festivity. Hongkong Post launches its
first-ever silk stamp sheetlet for the occasion, making the sheetlet a
precious gift to relatives and friends in the Lunar New Year.  Moreover, a
sheetlet with two stamps featuring the Rabbit and the Dragon embossed with
genuine gold and 99.9% pure silver is also available, while we have produced
a set of two stamp sheetlets capturing all twenty-four stamps in the entire
series of Gold and Silver Stamp Sheetlet on Lunar New Year Animals. Official
First Day Covers for the "Year of the Dragon" Special Stamps and official
Souvenir Covers for the "Gold and Silver Stamp Sheetlet on Lunar New Year
Animals – Rabbit/Dragon" and "Gold and Silver Stamp Sheetlet on Lunar New
Year Animals – A Complete Collectible Set" will be put on sale at $1 each at
all post offices from December 31. A prestige version of official First Day
Cover for the "Year of the Dragon" Special Stamps will also be available at
$8 each at all post offices.  These items will be displayed at the General
Post Office, Tsim Sha Tsui Post Office, Tsuen Wan Post Office and Sha Tin
Central Post Office on the same day.  Advance orders for servicing
self-provided covers will be accepted at all philatelic offices from December
31, 2011 to January 6, 2012. While the General Post Office, Tsim Sha Tsui
Post Office and Airport Post Office will maintain their normal full-day
operating hours, the other post offices (except mobile post offices) will
extend their business hours to 5.00 p.m on January 14, 2012. Information
about this special stamp issue and associated philatelic products can be
obtained from the website of Hongkong Post at(www.hongkongpoststamps.com).
Appendix

Hong Kong skyline crowned best in the world – rest of the world jealous

Fri, 12/30/2011 - 03:27 — Anonymous In an announcement that will surprise
no one who's stepped foot in the city, the Hong Kong skyline has been named
best in the world by real estate and property gurus Emporis....Read Full Post

Hongkong Post Android application

Thu, 12/29/2011 - 09:14 — Anonymous Hongkong Post today (December 29)
announced that a new mobile application running on the Android platform will
be available for download from the Android Market from December 30. You may
go to the Android Market and search for "Hongkong Post" or go to the Hongkong
Post website (www.hongkongpost.com) and click the direct link for downloading
free of charge. This Android version carries the same functionality as the
iPhone version, which was launched in June this year. The mobile application
provides the following functions:
* Mail tracking and relaying the delivery status of mail via SMS or e-mail;
* Indicating the nearest post offices, posting boxes and mobile post offices
on a digital map;
* Providing a postage calculator and the ability to compare the cost of
different services for the same piece of mail; and
* Receiving the latest Hongkong Post communications, including notices,
press releases and promotions.

Further information about the Android application can be obtained from the
Hongkong Post website at www.hongkongpost.com, or by calling the Hongkong
Post Hotline at 2921 2222. Screen Captured of the Hongkong Post Android
Mobile App

Hong Kong's Visitor Arrivals Reach New Record of 40 Million in One Year

Thu, 12/22/2011 - 11:06 — Anonymous Hong Kong's Visitor Arrivals Reach New
Record of 40 Million in One Year On 20 December 2011, Hong Kong received its
40-millionth visitor of the year -- the first time ever Hong Kong has
achieved 40 million visitor arrivals within a single year. In celebration of
this historic moment, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) held a ceremony at
The Peninsula Hong... From: hongkong Views: 1 0 ratings Time: 02:33 More in
Travel & Events

Hongkong Post holiday arrangements for January 2

Fri, 12/23/2011 - 09:12 — Anonymous Hongkong Post announced today (December
23) that there will be no mail delivery on the coming public holiday on
January 2, 2012 (Monday). All post offices will be closed on that day except
the General Post Office and the Airport Post Office. The business hours of
the two offices will be from 9am to 5pm and 8am to 5pm respectively. One mail
collection will be arranged for all street posting boxes except those located
on outlying islands and in remote areas. For more information, customers may
call the Hongkong Post enquiry hotline at 2921 2222 or visit the Hongkong
Post website at www.hongkongpost.com.

Hong Kong Hotel Deals – 35% off at Dorsett Regency and more

Wed, 12/21/2011 - 23:59 — Anonymous It's been a while but our Hong Kong
hotel hot deals are back - and better than ever. With fewer tourists
travelling to the city, hotels are more generous than ever in trying to catch
your eye. They want you to plump for their pillow rather than their
rivals....Read Full Post

2012 The Hong Kong New Year Countdown Celebrations animated footage

Tue, 12/20/2011 - 15:57 — Anonymous 2012 The Hong Kong New Year Countdown
Celebrations animated footage The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) is
organising the Hong Kong New Year Countdown Celebrations on the night of 31
December 2011. Heralding the Western New Year and in anticipation of the Year
of the Dragon on the Chinese lunar calendar, the Celebrations will take on
the theme "Soaring Dragon with a Happy Heart". From: hongkong Views: 22 3
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Fly Singapore – Hong Kong for USD390 roundtrip

Wed, 12/14/2011 - 23:41 — Anonymous For a limited time, *Cathay Pacific* is
discounting fares from *Singapore to Hong Kong* to just *SGD506 (USD390) *for
two or more passengers traveling together. This is a* round-trip economy
class fare* inclusive of all taxes and surcharges. Sales fares are available
until sold out for travel from January 1 – May 25 or June 25 – November
30, 2012.read more

Save 25% at the Harbour Plaza North Point Hotel

Wed, 12/14/2011 - 23:31 — Anonymous Make an *advance booking *at the
*Harbour Plaza North Point Hotel *in *Hong Kong *and enjoy *discounts up to
25% *off best available rates.  Save 5% for booking 3 days in advance, 10%
for 7 days, 15% for 14 days, 20% for 21 days, and 25% for 30 days. With the
maximum discount, rates start from *HKD1,080 (USD138)* for a *Superior Room*.
This promotion is valid until March 31, 2012.read more

Free Internet & Breakfast at the Silka Far East Hotel

Wed, 12/14/2011 - 23:24 — Anonymous Book a *Deluxe Room *at the three-star
*Silka Far East Hotel *in *Hong Kong* and enjoy* free internet access* and
*buffet breakfast *for two people. The room rate is* HKD800 (USD102)* per
night with further discounts for multiple night stays.  A service charge of
10% is additional. The "Free Internet & Breakfast" offer is available on
select dates now through June 30, 2012.read more

Sale of Mainland and Overseas Philatelic Products

Fri, 12/16/2011 - 09:14 — Anonymous Hongkong Post today (December 16)
announced that selected philatelic products issued by the postal
administrations of Australia, Canada, China, Macau, New Zealand, the United
Kingdom, Singapore and Switzerland will be put on sale at the 37 Philatelic
Offices (for General Post Office, these products are available at Postshop)
and via the Hongkong Post Internet shopping mall "ShopThruPost"
(www.shopthrupost.hk) from December 19. Details of the philatelic products,
the selling prices and sales quota for each customer are listed in the
Appendix.  Photographs showing these philatelic products are attached.
Further information about these products can be obtained from the Hongkong
Post Stamps website at www.hongkongpoststamps.com, or by calling the Hongkong
Post Philatelic Bureau hotline 2785 5711. Appendix Sale of Mainland and
Overseas Philatelic Products.

South Korean Visitor Arrivals Break One-million Mark in 2011

Wed, 12/14/2011 - 18:40 — Anonymous South Korean Visitor Arrivals Break
One-million Mark in 2011 For the first time in record, visitor arrivals from
South Korea to Hong Kong have reached one-million within a single year. To
mark this historical milestone, on 12 December, HKTB has thrown a big welcome
ceremony to our One Millionth Visitor Ms Park-Hyun Ju and her family at the
Hong... From: hongkong Views: 11 0 ratings Time: 02:39 More in Travel &
Events

Latest posting date of Christmas mail for local delivery

Thu, 12/15/2011 - 09:15 — Anonymous Hongkong Post announced today (December
15) that the latest posting date of mail for local delivery before Christmas
Day is Thursday, December 22. Mail posted after this date runs the risk of
not being delivered in time because of the anticipated seasonal pressure of
work. Members of the public are advised to post as early as possible to avoid
a last minute rush.

Christmas in Hong Kong at Ngong Ping

Mon, 12/12/2011 - 23:25 — Anonymous Eager to jump on the run away steam
train that is Hong Kong's increasing embrace of Christmas- also known as the
shopping frenzy festival - Ngong Ping 360 is trailing its "Snowy Chocolate
Christmas"....Read Full Post

Special Philatelic Products - 2011 Prestige Annual Stamp Album and 2011 Annual Stamp Pack

Thu, 12/08/2011 - 09:42 — Anonymous Hongkong Post today (December 8)
announced that the 2011 Prestige Annual Stamp Album and the 2011 Annual Stamp
Pack will be available for sale at the 37 philatelic offices and at the
Postshop at the General Post Office, as well as through "ShopThruPost" - the
Internet shopping mall at www.shopthrupost.hk - from December 15. The 2011
Prestige Annual Stamp Album, at HK$520 each, is an elegant collection of
special/commemorative stamps, souvenir sheets and stamp sheetlets issued by
Hongkong Post in 2011. The 2011 Annual Stamp Pack, at HK$190 each, contains
all special/commemorative stamps issued by Hongkong Post in 2011. Stamps,
though small in size, enshrine endless memories of yesterday and sketch out
the promising world of tomorrow. The year 2011 carries particular
significance as it marks the 170th anniversary of the postal service in Hong
Kong. The 2011 Prestige Annual Stamp Album and the 2011 Annual Stamp Pack
cover a wide range of themes, taking us on a journey into the past, present
and future to explore our history and culture as well as looking at the fun
in life. They are indispensable items for philatelists and ideal gifts for
the festive season. Information about the 2011 Prestige Annual Stamp Album
and the 2011 Annual Stamp Pack can be obtained from the Hongkong Post website
at www.hongkongpost.com. Appendix Special Philatelic Products - 2011 Prestige
Annual Stamp Album and 2011 Annual Stamp Pack.

Hong Kong Convenience Stores

Thu, 12/08/2011 - 09:12 — Anonymous Hong Kong Convenience Stores are one of
the most common types of stores that you'll find in the city. Find out what
you can buy when you walk inside.

Hong Kong Holidays

Tue, 12/06/2011 - 09:58 — Anonymous Travelling to Hong Kong? Find out if
there are any special Hong Kong Holidays taking place during your trip and
make the best of any opportunities.

Starlight Garden at New Town Plaza (8 November 2011 - 15 January 2012)

Fri, 12/02/2011 - 16:11 — Anonymous Starlight Garden at New Town Plaza (8
November 2011 - 15 January 2012) Tokyo's Midtown Starlight Garden provides a
fantastic illuminations show with advanced technology, fabulous music and
love and passion to New Town Plaza in Shatin this Xmas. From: hongkong Views:
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Visa go Surprises@ Harbour City

Tue, 06/21/2011 - 17:43 — Anonymous Visa go Surprises@ Harbour City Shop
and pay with your Visa card and you could get 'mobbed' with extra rewards! A
flash mob will visit key shopping spots six times a day between 3pm and 9pm
every Saturday from 18 June until 27 August 2011. During each designated hour
on these Saturdays, three lucky spenders will get 'mobbed' and win great
prizes. In addition, these lucky spenders will receive extra rewards if they
paid their bill using their Visa cards! From: hongkong Views: 1707 7 ratings
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Tsing Ma Bridge

Thu, 12/01/2011 - 12:14 — Anonymous The Tsing Ma Bridge is one of the
longest span bridges in the world. It's a major part of the road that links
Lantau Island to the rest of Hong Kong.

Tsim Sha Tsui Clock Tower

Thu, 11/24/2011 - 10:10 — Anonymous The Tsim Sha Tsui Clock Tower is a
historical tower that stands where the old Kowloon train station used to be.
See an important piece of Hong Kong's history for yourself.

Tian Tan Buddha

Sun, 11/13/2011 - 00:10 — Anonymous The Tian Tan Buddha is the largest
outdoor seated bronze statue of Buddha in the world. Find out what makes it
one of the top tourist attractions in Hong Kong.

Ngong Ping 360

Sat, 11/05/2011 - 07:37 — Anonymous Ngong Ping 360 is a cable cart ride
that goes to Ngong Ping Village. This ride is a popular tourist attraction
found close to the Hong Kong International Airport on Lantau Island.

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Tue, 11/08/2011 - 09:02 — Anonymous

Po Lin Monastery

Mon, 11/21/2011 - 03:24 — Anonymous The Po Lin Monastery is one of the most
famous Buddhist monasteries in Hong Kong. Find out what makes it one of Hong
Kong's most popular tourist attractions.

Tai Tam Country Park

Sat, 11/05/2011 - 05:48 — Anonymous The Tai Tam Country Park is the largest
country park on Hong Kong Island. This park has many points of interest
including 4 reservoirs, hiking trails, mountains and more.

2011 Hong Kong WinterFest

Thu, 11/10/2011 - 10:40 — Anonymous 2011 Hong Kong WinterFest Every winter,
the Western tradition of Christmas and the Eastern love of festivals meet,
mix and make merry in Asia's world city. From 25 November 2011 to 1 January
2012, the merriment will be here again with 2011 Hong Kong WinterFest.
Victoria Harbour will live up to its role as the throbbing heart of the city,
with a glamorous Tiffany & Co. Christmas tree on one side, Sino Group's
ice-skating surface on the other, carnivals and thousands of sparkling
Christmas illuminations adorning both as Hong Kong indulges in a festive
head-to-toe makeover. The city's popular food districts will be serving up
seasonal treats and all across town there'll be winter sales and special
offers. Then, to top off all the celebrations, the city's indulge in a giant
dazzling party to welcome in 2012. So, in keeping with Hong Kong Winterfest
tradition, shop, eat, drink and be merry! From: hongkong Views: 2355 7
ratings Time: 00:55 More in Travel & Events

VIRTUOUS HERITAGE: Xu Family of Guangzhou -- Mandarins, Revolutionaries, Educators and Scientists

Wed, 11/16/2011 - 11:26 — Anonymous VIRTUOUS HERITAGE: Xu Family of
Guangzhou -- Mandarins, Revolutionaries, Educators and Scientists VIRTUOUS
HERITAGE: Xu Family of Guangzhou -- Mandarins, Revolutionaries, Educators and
Scientists (25 November 2011 -- 26 February 2012) This exhibition traces the
development of the prominent Xu Family of Guangzhou through the successive
episodes of the Opium War, the Taiping Rebellion, the Reform Movement of
1898, 1911 Revolution, Sino-Japanese War, and up to the Formation of the
Peoples republic of China. From: hongkong Views: 14 1 ratings Time: 00:46
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Koala Bears On the Menu in Guangzhou?

Fri, 11/11/2011 - 00:51 — Anonymous Now, we've seen some funky things on
menus in Southern China, but when earlier this week an Australian tourist
came out claiming to have found Koala meat on the menu in Guangzhou we were
sceptical. Not because nobody would eat it, they almost certainly would, but
because the price at 139RMB per kilo was far too low for such an exotic
creature....Read Full Post

Mr Hung and the Last Rickshaw in Hong Kong

Mon, 11/21/2011 - 01:49 — Anonymous Rickshaws were once the only way to
rumble around Hong Kong.  Before the tram arrived it was the preferred way
for the city's colonial layabouts to make their way up to the cooler climes
of the Peak....Read Full Post

Sky 100 Review and Views

Thu, 12/01/2011 - 02:07 — Anonymous The wrapping paper is off from one of
Hong Kong's newest attractions - the Sky 100 viewing platform and observation
deck at the International Commerce Centre in Hong Kong. This is supposed to
be Hong Kong's answer to the Empire State building viewing platform in a city
that has more skyscapers than anywhere else in the world and arguably its
best skyline. Found 100 floors up the International Commerce Centre
skyscraper it lays claim to the city's most impressive views....Read Full
Post

Hong Kong Travel in 5 Easy Questions

Thu, 12/01/2011 - 01:57 — Anonymous There's a lot to know about Hong Kong -
that's why we have a travel guide - but there are a couple of questions that
we get asked over and over again....Read Full Post

Customised Heartwarming Stamps commemorate Hongkong Post's participation in "China 2011 - 27th Asian International Stamp Exhibition"

Tue, 11/08/2011 - 09:09 — Anonymous Hongkong Post today (November 8)
announced that a Customised Heartwarming Stamp Mini-Pane (2009 Version) will
be released for sale on November 11 to commemorate Hongkong Post's
participation in the "China 2011 - 27th Asian International Stamp Exhibition"
to be held in the city of Wuxi in the Mainland from November 11 to 15. In
addition, a cachet will be issued to commemorate Hongkong Post's
participation in the "China 2011 - 27th Asian International Stamp
Exhibition". The cachet will be available throughout the exhibition period at
the General Post Office, Tsim Sha Tsui Post Office, Tsuen Wan Post Office,
Sha Tin Central Post Office and the Hongkong Post Philatelic Bureau for
application on self-designed covers (during office hours), and at the
exhibition venue in Wuxi. Further information can be obtained from the
website of Hongkong Post at www.hongkongpost.com. Sales Arrangement Product
image and cachet

Special stamp issue - "Tamar Development Project"

Mon, 11/28/2011 - 09:26 — Anonymous Hongkong Post today (November 28)
announced that a "Tamar Development Project" stamp sheetlet will be released
for sale together with associated philatelic products on December 15. The
Tamar Development Project covered the design and construction of the new
Chief Executive's Office, Central Government Offices, the Legislative Council
Complex, extensive open space and two elevated walkways. Hongkong Post is
issuing the stamp sheetlet to commemorate this important landmark project.
Based on four concepts - "Door Always Open", "Land Always Green", "Sky Will
Be Blue" and "People Will Be Connected" - the architecture of the buildings
reflects the Government's notion of governance and the people's vision of the
city. Official First Day Covers will be put on sale for $1 each at all post
offices from December 1. The stamp sheetlet and associated philatelic
products will be displayed at the General Post Office, Tsim Sha Tsui Post
Office, Tsuen Wan Post Office and Sha Tin Central Post Office from the same
day. Advance orders for servicing self-provided covers will be accepted at
all philatelic offices from December 1 to 7.Further information can be
obtained from the website of Hongkong Post at www.hongkongpost.com. Appendix
Special stamp issue - "Tamar Development Project".

Special stamp issue - "Hong Kong Museums Collection"

Mon, 11/21/2011 - 09:20 — Anonymous Hongkong Post today (November 21)
announced that a set of stamps titled "Hong Kong Museums Collection" will be
released for sale together with associated philatelic products on December 6.
Hong Kong enjoys a rich cultural landscape, boasting museums of various kinds
with a wide array of magnificent exhibits. Hongkong Post issued its first set
of "Hong Kong Museums Collection" special stamps in 2009 on the theme of
Chinese calligraphy and painting. The second set on Hong Kong's culture and
history is now released, presenting treasures from the Hong Kong Heritage
Museum, the Hong Kong Museum of History, the Hong Kong Museum of Art, and the
Dr & Mrs Hung Hin Shiu Museum of Chinese Medicine at Hong Kong Baptist
University. This set of six stamps showcases six traditional articles, taking
you on a trip down memory lane to savour a taste of life back then. Official
First Day Covers will be put on sale for $1 each at all post offices from
November 22. Stamps and associated philatelic products will be displayed at
the General Post Office, Tsim Sha Tsui Post Office, Tsuen Wan Post Office and
Sha Tin Central Post Office from the same day. Advance orders for servicing
self-provided covers will be accepted at all philatelic offices from November
22 to 28. Further information can be obtained from the website of Hongkong
Post at www.hongkongpost.com. Appendix Special stamp issue - "Hong Kong
Museums Collection".

Special stamp issue - "Hong Kong, China - Romania Joint Issue on Handicraft"

Wed, 11/09/2011 - 09:13 — Anonymous Hongkong Post today (November 9)
announced that a set of stamps on the theme entitled "Hong Kong, China -
Romania Joint Issue on Handicraft" will be released for sale together with
associated philatelic products on November 24. Hongkong Post and Romfilatelia
have jointly issued a set of two stamps on handicrafts to showcase works from
the two places, dough figurines in Hong Kong and painted eggs in Romania,
highlighting the vitality of the art forms. This marks the 11th joint stamp
issue between Hongkong Post and other postal administrations. Although Hong
Kong and Romania are far apart geographically, they share the same respect
and passion for traditional craftsmanship, as demonstrated through this joint
stamp issue. Official First Day Covers will be put on sale at $1 each at all
post offices from November 10. Stamps and associated philatelic products will
be displayed at the General Post Office, Tsim Sha Tsui Post Office, Tsuen Wan
Post Office and Sha Tin Central Post Office from the same day. Advance orders
for servicing self-provided covers will be accepted at all philatelic offices
from November 10 to 16. Further information can be obtained from the website
of Hongkong Post at www.hongkongpost.com. Appendix The "Hong Kong, China -
Romania Joint Issue on Handicraft" special stamps.

Hongkong Post holiday arrangements for Christmas

Thu, 11/24/2011 - 09:33 — Anonymous Hongkong Post announced today (November
24) that the last date for posting Christmas mail for local delivery before
Christmas Day will be December 22 (Thursday). Postings after this date might
run the risk of not being delivered in time because of the anticipated
seasonal work pressure. Members of the public are advised to post mail as
early as possible in order to avoid a last-minute rush. During the Christmas
holidays (i.e. December 26 and 27), there will be no mail delivery. All post
offices will be closed except the General Post Office and the Airport Post
Office. The business hours of the two offices will be from 9am to 5pm and 8am
to 5pm respectively. One mail collection will be arranged on December 27 for
all street posting boxes except those on outlying islands and in remote
areas. To ensure that greetings sent by air mail are delivered before
Christmas, members of the public are reminded to post their mail on or before
the last dates for posting as listed below: Asia Pacific Destination: Letters
and Cards: Parcels and Packets: Australia December 6 December 6 Mainland
China December 10 December 10 India December 2 December 2 Indonesia December
12 December 10 Japan December 13 December 10 South Korea December 12 December
12 Malaysia December 12 December 12 New Zealand December 10 December 10 The
Philippines December 9 December 5 Singapore December 14 December 12 Taiwan
December 14 December 10 Thailand December 12 December 7 America Destination:
Letters and Cards: Parcels and Packets: Argentina December 9 December 9
Brazil December 10 December 10 Canada December 6 December 6 Mexico December
10 December 9 United States December 7 December 6 Europe Destination: Letters
and Cards: Parcels and Packets: France December 5 December 5 Germany December
7 December 5 Italy December 12 December 12 The Netherlands December 15
December 10 Portugal December 12 December 6 Spain December 10 December 10
Switzerland December 12 December 12 United Kingdom December 8 December 8 A
complete list of the last dates for posting for this year's Christmas mail by
air is displayed at all counter offices. Customers can also find the
information at Hongkong Post's website at www.hongkongpost.com or can contact
the Hongkong Post General Enquiry Hotline at 2921 2222.

Save 30% at Cosmo Hotel Hong Kong

Mon, 11/21/2011 - 21:45 — Anonymous *Save 20%* when you book *21 days in
advance *or *30%* when you book *30 days in advance *at the *Cosmo Hotel *in
*Hong Kong*. With the maximum discount, rates start from *USD77 *for a
*Standard Room* or *USD90 *for a *Superior Room* including* free internet
access*. A 10% service charge is additional. Advance purchase discounts are
available through December 31, 2012.read more

Hot Deals from USD132 at Ramada Hong Kong

Mon, 11/21/2011 - 21:39 — Anonymous Enjoy rates as low as *USD140 *per
night at the* Ramada Hotel Hong Kong *when you make an online booking. Rates
vary by date and start from *HKD1,030 (USD1132)* for a *Standard* *Room*,
*HKD1,200 (USD155)* for a* Junior Suite *and *HKD1,700 (USD218) *for a
*Harbour View Suite*. A service charge of 10% is additional. This promotion
is available through January 31, 2012.read more

Christmas Festivities at Hong Kong Disneyland

Mon, 11/21/2011 - 23:05 — Anonymous Celebrate the holiday season with *"A
Sparkling Christmas"* festivities at *Hong Kong Disneyland*. The theme park
will offer Christmas decorations, traditional Christmas menus, appearances
from special characters, and a fireworks display every day from *November 18,
2011 – January 1, 2012*. One-day tickets cost *HKD399 (USD50)* for *adults*
and *HKD285 (USD36) *for *children*.read more

American Express Promotion at Ritz Carlton Hong Kong

Mon, 11/21/2011 - 17:52 — Anonymous Pay for your stay at the* Ritz Carlton
Hong Kong* with an *American Express credit card* and enjoy special
privileges like welcome *cocktails*, a *USD50 hotel credit*, and *room
upgrade*. This package costs *HKD5,100 (USD656) *for a *Deluxe Room*
including *American breakfast *for two people. A service charge of 10% is
additional. The American Express promotion is available through December 31,
2011.read more

Qantas Sale from Australia – Hong Kong

Mon, 11/21/2011 - 21:48 — Anonymous *Qantas Airlines *is offering
discounted fares from cities across *Australia to Hong Kong*.  *Round-trip
economy fares *start from *AUD823 (USD817) *from *Perth*, *AUD905 (USD895)
*from *Melbourne*, *AUD923 (USD915)* from *Sydney*, and *AUD926 (USD920)
*from *Brisbane*. Prices include all taxes and service charges. Sale fares
available for select travel dates through March 31, 2012.read more